RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Valladolid CF, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Valladolid CF — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Real Valladolid CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Antonio Mateu
- Referee Pau Cebrian
- Referee Jose Munuera
- Referee Pedro Munoz
- Referee Ruben Porras
- Referee Miguel Ortiz
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | Real Valladolid CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Oct | Cadiz CF | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Oct | Valencia CF | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Sep | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Sep | Sevilla FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Sep | Athletic Club | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Oct | Real Betis Balompié | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Oct | Getafe CF | A | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Sep | Cadiz CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Sep | Girona FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Sep | UD Almeria | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/2
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Roberto Fernandez | 6 G |
| Tyrhys Dolan | 1 G |
| Alex Calatrava | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Real Valladolid CF is underway.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Vinicius de Souza Costa, as he is very good at scoring at RCDE Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' Real Valladolid CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 16' The referee shows Real Valladolid CF player a Yellow card on 16.
- 21' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Real Valladolid CF backline.
- 26' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 31' Real Valladolid CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 32' Sergio Escudero has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 32.
- 37' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 42' The 30-year-old Edu Exposito has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' A change in the Real Valladolid CF ranks — Zouhair Feddal exits the field as Joaquin Fernandez enters on 46.
- 51' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 52' Monchu is having his name booked by the referee on 52.
- 57' Real Valladolid CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 59' A moment of madness from Roque Mesa on 59 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Real Valladolid CF will be frustrated.
- 61' Another change for Real Valladolid CF made on 61 minute. Sergio Leon leaves to be changed by Shon Weissman.
- 64' That is a Yellow card for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Vinicius de Souza Costa will be fuming at that decision.
- 69' It looks like no one’s ball. Real Valladolid CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 71' Time for substitution for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Edu Exposito is replaced by Keidi Bare.
- 76' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 78' Against the run of play, Joselu has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 79' Time for substitution for Real Valladolid CF. Kike Perez is replaced by Sergi Guardiola.
- 80' The crowd applauds Kike Perez as he leaves the pitch. Sergi Guardiola steps in for Real Valladolid CF.
- 85' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 89' Nico Ribaudo is replacing Javi Puado for the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona side.
- Real Valladolid CF will have plenty to reflect on. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona were simply the better side today.
Lineups
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 13
-
22
Aleix Vidal ↓ Jose Carlos Lazo 71'
- 10
-
7
Javi Puado ↓ Nico Ribaudo 89'
- 4
-
20
Edu Exposito ↓ Keidi Bare 71'
- 14
- 5
- 2
- 12
Bench
-
8
Keidi Bare ↑ 71'
-
16
Jose Carlos Lazo ↑ 71'
- 25
- 6
-
21
Nico Ribaudo ↑ 89'
- 1
- 26
- 30
- 28
Coach
Diego Martinez
Real Valladolid CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
-
17
Roque Mesa ↓ Aguado 79'
- 3
-
7
Sergio Leon ↓ Shon Weissman 61'
- 5
- 21
-
4
Kike Perez ↓ Sergi Guardiola 79'
- 1
- 10
- 8
- 12
Bench
-
16
Sergi Guardiola ↑ 79'
-
20
Juan Narvaez ↑ 61'
-
24
Joaquin Fernandez ↑ 46'
-
6
Aguado ↑ 79'
- 14
-
9
Shon Weissman ↑ 61'
- 32
- 31
- 39
Coach
Pacheta
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martin Braithwaite | 2 |
| Javi Puado | 2 |
| Borja Iglesias | 2 |
| Mario Hermoso | 1 |
| Wu Lei | 1 |
| Raul Moro | 1 |
| Joaquin Fernandez | 1 |
| Javi Sanchez | 1 |
Head to Head
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2022-10-16
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–0
Real Valladolid CF
W
2022-10-09
Cadiz CF
2–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
2022-10-02
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–2
Valencia CF
D
2022-09-18
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2022-09-10
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–3
Sevilla FC
L
2022-09-04
Athletic Club
0–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
W
Real Valladolid CF Form
2022-10-16
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–0
Real Valladolid CF
L
2022-10-09
Real Valladolid CF
0–0
Real Betis Balompié
D
2022-10-01
Getafe CF
2–3
Real Valladolid CF
W
2022-09-16
Real Valladolid CF
0–1
Cadiz CF
L
2022-09-09
Girona FC
2–1
Real Valladolid CF
L
2022-09-05
Real Valladolid CF
1–0
UD Almeria
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Real Valladolid CF xG
I would bet for:
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Real Valladolid CF 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
72%
Draw or Real Valladolid CF
56%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Real Valladolid CF
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.7%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Handicap | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers | Push | Real Valladolid CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Real Valladolid CF keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

